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GlomCon PACE
Patient and Caregiver Engagement
A GlomCon Foundation initiative that empowers patients and caregivers with essential knowledge and resources about glomerular diseases.
Welcome to our kidney disease patient-education website!
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with kidney disease, you may have many questions and concerns about your condition. This website provides accurate and up-to-date information about certain types of kidney diseases (glomerular diseases), including their causes, symptoms, and treatment options.
Introduction to Kidney Diseases
The kidneys are two bean-shaped structures located on either side of the backbone. Kidneys play a very important role in the human body.
Each kidney has a million little filters (called glomeruli) that act as a sieve. As blood flows through these filters, the good things (like red blood cells, protein, sugar, etc.) are retained while excess water and waste products are removed via urine.
The kidneys also maintain our blood pressure, provide building blocks to maintain our red blood cells (hemoglobin), and also activate vitamin D to maintain healthy bones.
PACE Meetings Schedule
Patients And Caregivers Engagement (PACE) is an initiative to provide patients knowledge and resources about glomerular diseases.
Patients can join every 2nd Sunday of the month to meet peers and learn about glomerular disease diagnoses and management.
Share your concerns confidentially and get expert insights during our PACE meeting.
